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Account of Mathys Capito

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Copy. The honorable West India Company debit. 1656

Dated 11 November, regarding wages, for writing and copying of the honorable Company’s books for 228 days since 21 Feb. 1655 until today at 3 guilders per day amounts to ƒ684:–

Regarding boarding money and lodgings for the Spaniard Jan Gallardo by order of the director

general are 7½ weeks at 5 guilders per week ƒ 37:10

Total ƒ721:10

(was signed) Matthijs Capito

References

Translation: Gehring, C., & Venema, J. (Ed.). New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Vol. 8, Council Minutes, 1656-1658 Syracuse, N.Y.: Syracuse University Press: 2018.A complete copy of this publication is available on the New Netherland Institute website.